1720 Lay St Des Moines, IA 50317
Fairmont Park Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,092
Sq Ft
5,500
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating System
- Dining Area
- Bungalow
- Family Room
About This Home
As of June 2025Take a look at this 1 story bungalow in a great location in Fairmont Park area! This home has brand new carpet in the main living area and eat-in kitchen with vinyl flooring. Lots of cabinet space in the kitchen. Large sized bedrooms and a fully updated bath. Enjoy the backyard where there is a two car detached garage (24' by 24' - built 2014) along with a huge shed. Home has been very well maintained and recently had all NEW paint inside and many other updates that you will want to see for yourself!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,608
Year Built
- Built in 1948
Lot Details
- 5,500 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x110
- Chain Link Fence
- Property is zoned R1-60
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Slab Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,092 Sq Ft Home
- Family Room
- Dining Area
- Crawl Space
- Stove
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 06002451000000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 19, 2025
Closed on
Jun 19, 2025
Sold by
Butcher Ethan Joseph
Bought by
Martinez-Pineda Jason and Santillan Angelica
Seller's Agent
Joanne May
RE/MAX Revolution
Buyer's Agent
Junior Ibarra
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$178,900
Sold Price
$186,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,100
3.97%
Views
24
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-25.91%
Original Mortgage
$93,000
Outstanding Balance
$90,148
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$85,026
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 23, 2020
Closed on
Jan 25, 2021
Sold by
Simmons Ronald E
Bought by
Butcher Ethan Joseph
Seller's Agent
Jacob Mosqueda
Real Broker, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Bonnie Christensen
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$128,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-5.19%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.91%
Original Mortgage
$125,681
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 10, 2013
Sold by
Simmons Roscoe E and Simmons Lupe M
Bought by
Simmons Roscoe E and Simmons Lupe M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 3, 2011
Sold by
Knosp Dan and Knosp Helen K
Bought by
Simmons Roscoe Eugene and Simmons Lupe M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 13, 2010
Sold by
Stonecrest Income & Opportunity Fund I L
Bought by
Ross Harris Investments Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 26, 2010
Sold by
Ameriquest Mortgage Company Corp
Bought by
Knosp Dan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 15, 2009
Sold by
Ameriquest Mortgage Company Corporation
Bought by
Stonecrest Income & Opportunity Fund 1 L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 18, 2008
Sold by
Huisinga Wesley B
Bought by
Ameriquest Mortgage Co Corp
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 27, 2005
Sold by
Terry Brian Mark
Bought by
Ameriquest Mortgage Co Corp
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 1, 2002
Sold by
The 1720 Lay Trust and Nelson Rachel
Bought by
Terry Brian and Terry Brian Mark
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$54,000
Interest Rate
11.53%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 6, 2001
Sold by
The Wolford Corp
Bought by
Terry Brian Mark
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$41,600
Interest Rate
11%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 19, 2000
Sold by
1720 Lay Land Trust and Nelson Rachel M
Bought by
The Wolford Corp
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$44,900
Interest Rate
11.9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 21, 2000
Sold by
1720 Lay Land Trust
Bought by
Vasquez Sandra Y
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$44,900
Interest Rate
11.9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 28, 1999
Sold by
1720 Lay Land Trust and Nelson Rachel M
Bought by
The Wolford Corp
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 6, 1999
Sold by
1720 Lay Land Trust
Bought by
White Dorothy A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$46,900
Interest Rate
10.09%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 13, 1998
Sold by
Martindale Erma
Bought by
1720 Lay Street Land Trust and Nelson Rachel M
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $186,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $128,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $12,500 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $7,290 | None Available | |
| Public Action Common In Florida Clerks Tax Deed Or Tax Deeds Or Property Sold For Taxes | $361 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $5,500 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $78,583 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $44,500 | -- | |
| Contract Of Sale | $44,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Contract Of Sale | $45,900 | -- | |
| Assignment Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Contract Of Sale | $48,900 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $9,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $93,000 | New Conventional | |
| Open | $178,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $10,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $125,681 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $54,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $41,600 | Seller Take Back | |
| Previous Owner | $44,900 | Seller Take Back | |
| Previous Owner | $46,900 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2025 06/20/25 | Sold | $186,000 | +4.0% | $170 / Sq Ft |
| 05/21/2025 05/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/19/2025 05/19/25 | For Sale | $178,900 | +39.8% | $164 / Sq Ft |
| 02/02/2021 02/02/21 | Sold | $128,000 | -5.2% | $117 / Sq Ft |
| 02/02/2021 02/02/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/23/2020 09/23/20 | For Sale | $135,000 | -- | $124 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,944 | $109,310 | $16,600 | $92,710 |
| 2023 | $1,554 | $140,600 | $16,600 | $124,000 |
| 2022 | $1,540 | $106,100 | $13,100 | $93,000 |
| 2021 | $1,548 | $106,100 | $13,100 | $93,000 |
| 2020 | $1,608 | $93,300 | $11,600 | $81,700 |
| 2019 | $1,292 | $93,300 | $11,600 | $81,700 |
| 2018 | $1,846 | $79,400 | $9,600 | $69,800 |
| 2017 | $1,328 | $79,400 | $9,600 | $69,800 |
| 2016 | $1,558 | $59,100 | $9,200 | $49,900 |
| 2015 | $1,558 | $59,100 | $9,200 | $49,900 |
| 2014 | $1,340 | $50,400 | $9,200 | $41,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Joanne May
Seller's Agent in 2025
Joanne May
RE/MAX
(515) 979-4279
7 in this area
221 Total Sales
-
Junior Ibarra
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Junior Ibarra
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(515) 417-0624
28 in this area
892 Total Sales
-
Chinda Khamboun
C
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Chinda Khamboun
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(515) 608-0224
1 in this area
42 Total Sales
-
Jacob Mosqueda
J
Seller's Agent in 2021
Jacob Mosqueda
Real Broker, LLC
2 in this area
21 Total Sales
-
Bonnie Christensen
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Bonnie Christensen
RE/MAX
(515) 971-9973
2 in this area
145 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 614641
APN: 060-02451000000
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